PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1, 2, OR 3

Nunez Community College; Angie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services in Angie, LA, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Rayburn Correctional Center Nursing Department. The role involves nursing and care of inmates within a state facility, with predictable schedules and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or equivalent) and may work shift hours in a 24-hour facility.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.

Responsibilities

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or higher-level Practical Nurse.
• Observes patients for changes in physical or mental status and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medications and treatments per policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records patient condition.
• Receives and gives change of shift reports.
• Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.
• Administers CPR in emergencies.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

Rayburn Correctional Center

Angie, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Rayburn Correctional Center is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Licensed Practical Nurse! You could join the group of other medical professionals who perform the nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility. Learn to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from emergency response and acute trauma, to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. Benefit from set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.
• Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.
• Receives and gives change of shift reports.
• Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.
• Administers CPR in emergency situations.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.

Appointment Type: CLASSIFIED WAE

• This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) position without benefits.

Career Progression Group: Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non‑merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Linda Brockhaus

Human Resources Department

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